TITLE: Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights
AUTHOR: Russell Freedman
CALL NUMBER: 92 AND
IRP CATEGORY OR GENRE : Biography and Award Winning
MY RESPONSES by -- Ms. Herwared
What this book is about --
Tells the life story of singer Marian Anderson, describing her famous 1939 Lincoln Memorial performance and explaining how she helped end segregation in the American arts after being refused the right to perform at Washington's Constitution Hall because of the color of her skin.
Why I like this book -- I think Marian Anderson is an interesting person who overcame challenges to pursue her dreams.
Peer Book Review
TITLE: Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights
AUTHOR: Russell Freedman
CALL NUMBER: 92 AND
IRP CATEGORY OR GENRE : Biography and Award Winning
MY RESPONSES by -- Ms. Herwared
What this book is about --Tells the life story of singer Marian Anderson, describing her famous 1939 Lincoln Memorial performance and explaining how she helped end segregation in the American arts after being refused the right to perform at Washington's Constitution Hall because of the color of her skin.
Why I like this book -- I think Marian Anderson is an interesting person who overcame challenges to pursue her dreams.